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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

3

Baldwin Christmas Party Brightens Rural Mail Crew

A Baldwin event at W. A. McClure's home hosted rural mail carriers and post office clerks with a four course dinner and program. Santa distributed gifts, and performers including Lowell Davis and Borden Hoover provided songs and readings amid holly decorations. Other attendees included Isaac Horrell family members and local residents.

W. A. McClure Post Office Department Lowell Davis Borden Hoover Morris Horrell Isaac Horrell Santa Clause

Martyr Gave Name to City in Early Kansas News

A fragment describing visits of residents to Kansas City and Pratt for holidays and meetings. Mentions Bishop W A Quayle at home, Parmenter touring NYC for intercollegiate athletics, and Miss Coil Bhike from Coldwater visiting family. Notes moving of Mr and Mrs Adarands and local social events amid scattered garbled phrases.

Kansas City Ates We. Hobbs Laem Aii Chis. Hobbs Karl City Williams Fuiday Pratt W. . Moore W. A. Quayle Slo Rennin Parmenter New York City National Intercollegiate Athletic Association Cartientes Kansas Athletic Association Coil Bhike Coldwater Ida Advianees Urid Selmeb Toliho Mes Benson Mle W. Avitett Mary Wyd. Rusgell Ceciky Kath Lridiy Kowa Amgustie St Quentin Brand Mar Nick Thome Meymuller Qverland Henry Beck Percy Helen Ellis Bond Sunday Fami Fisher Sawyer Dehn Dunn Harry Bowen Harry Harry Haven Inez Ray McClure Freda Ewing John Banks Neal John Knowles Richland Kansas Roger Williams Greenleaf John Gray Florence Lawrence Els Bond Edith Strong Featherstone William Selwartz Fred Heim John Stahel Frieda Schwartz Baldwin Emma Young Canton Ohio M. Schutzs Oliver Arthur Katie Riley John Stebener Carrie Heffner Overbrook Mgr Ferdinand Johanning William Schwartz Central Schoolhouse Henry Schwartz Ivan C. M. Albright Joseph Heffner Walter Fleer Farmers’ Union C. Clark W. Powell Walter: Ochre Mars Vogler Hussell Springs Nas Russell Springs I. E. Luts EL F. Lutz Oscar Plankie Lutz Lena Katherman Chera Pardee Little Son Tank John Schmidt Marion Center

Triscuit Whole Wheat Snack From Niagara Falls

Quick Pick up Luncheon uses Triscuit shredded wheat wafer-toast as a nourishing whole wheat snack. It contains bran and body-building material, is yeast and chemical free, ideal for children, and promotes digestion. Toasted and served with butter or soft cheese for picnics or excursions. Made at Niagara Falls, N Y.

Niagara Falls

Christmas pageant and services fill local church

Sunday events include a church Christmas program titled Shepherds Story with a morning service at 9:50 and an evening ceremony at 7:45 featuring a Christmas pageant. Names of participants and speakers reflect local families and churches, with social notes from nearby towns.

A. H. Schaal Walborn Paul Kohler Charles Wheadon Lawrence Virgil Walborn Leary Bert Day Bess Brown Mrs. Walborn Mildred Mrs Floyd Walborn Virs Christian Church First Che George Parsi Scrooge Millie Mann Eeho Spurr Lorena Gwin Junice Bireh Bernice Smith Stockwell Underwood Katia Strontz Stauffer Lauret Miles Kathleen Thiwis Mildred Maxwell McQueen Miss Pearl Stewart Aabeth Piekr Margaret Coflney Margaret Hin- Kindnes Love S. Mrissensard Wilma Drehman Dorothy Jon Maurine McCarpler Edna_ Byres Geerge Fost Lou Wraver George O. Foster Corrine of the Ely —Cavolers Heruli Cristmas Koy George Darsie Caralevs Reginners Primiey

Angora Scarves Charm Young Shoppers In Winter Trend

A quirky fashion note highlights how angora accessories captivate young girls. Descriptions mention a scarf slipping through a slit and tucked under a coat belt, while a purple silk topped bag with plaid accents serves as a festive shopping item for Christmas.

Island of Serpents and the Danube beacon in history

A war geography summary describes Serpents Island near Sulina as a lone rock cliff rising from the Black Sea. It notes the island’s ancient beacon role guiding ships to the Danube delta, its Grecian names like Pidonisi, and legends tied to Thetis and Achilles. The piece recounts how Britain and Russia clashed after the Crimean War, with Serpents Island not mentioned in the treaty but later contested before returning to Romanian control in 1877.

Washington Dee Sulina Norsh Danube Ishand Eireunis Forenes Daguhe Pidonisi Deuce White Island Satta Black Sea Thetis Achilles Island of Serpents Tle Turkey Russia England

Fairview Social Roundup Notes Local Visits

Fairview residents report visits and gatherings including Miss Julia McCaffery with Mrs. Koehler's family, Lucille Howard at Peters, the Fairley and Walborn households, and gas drilling preparations by Me Ainas Clingfield from Oklahoma City. Several families hosted relatives in Kansas City and local neighbors shared weekend and weekday hospitality.

Schaffstal Virgil Ruth Crisell Julia McCaffery Paul Koehler Lucille Howard Peters Lottie Brown

One Dose Relieves a Cold Without Quinine

Relief comes instantly and every two hours after intake. Pape's Cold Compound clears nasal passages and airways, stops discharge, eases headache and feverishness, and relieves throat soreness. Priced at 25 cents, it acts without assistance or taste issues. Obtain the genuine product at any drug store.

Pape

Lawrence preacher hired for rest of year at Valley Chapel

Kunwaka residents vote to hire Rev. Vince of Lawrence to preach through year end. An appointment set for Sunday December 31 at Valley Chapel. The community logs visits, shippings, and social events including meals, lectures, and school activities amid holiday preparations.

Kunwaka Vince Lawrence Valley ’ Chapel John Banks Neal Charlie Sanders Nichols ‘Thome Thome Roger Williams Kansas City Nick Thome Peter Dreh Rose Jake Fairs View Charles Rich California Emma Gottlieb Neider Ottis.Lindell Dorothy Lone Star Nichols. Thome Ben Mohler Gregory Haga! Ke Lillie Land Men al Sehellhorn Montana Hni Hugo Scheltharn Marvin Bond Rorey Bock Lillie Bond Washington Creek S. A

Community notes and local notices from a small town

Names and brief mentions of residents and visitors populate this slice of local life. References to farming, schooling, shopping, travel to Russell Springs, kin visits, and small social events fill the page along with scattered ads and personal musings.

Wasted Agology and Misread Messages Amid Evening Antics

A garbled OCR fragment shows unclear dialogue about rude remarks and intentions in an evening exchange. It hints at strained relationships and miscommunication involving unnamed speakers and a character named Tarun, with hesitation about future conduct.

Mike Tarun

Corns Stop Pain With Free Zone Remedy

An ad describes corns acting like electric bells on nerves when pressed. It recommends drugstore purchase of Free Zone in a quarter-ounce amount to remove hard or soft corns or calluses. A few drops relieve pain and allow the corn to be lifted out without pain. The product is claimed harmless.

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